October 2011 archive

Football Feature: Greyhounds vs. Falcons

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The San Benito Greyhounds are shown during Friday night football action at Bobby Morrow Stadium, where they took on the Los Fresnos Falcons and were victorious by a score of 34-21. In every mid-week edition, one team will be selected for a photo spread – featuring the San Benito Greyhounds, the Los Fresnos Falcons, or the Rio Hondo Bobcats. (Photos by Vince Galvan)

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Benito M. Juarez

Benito M. Juarez

SAN BENITO, TX—Benito M. Juarez, 86, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Retama Nursing Home in Harlingen. He was a WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. Benito will be greatly missed and great memories of him will live on in our hearts forever. He is preceded …

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1961 ’Hounds reunite for honor

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ & CARLOS GONZALES San Benito News Uvence Galvan didn’t recognize many of his former teammates from the 1961 San Benito Greyhounds on Friday night, but he didn’t have to. Once 15 members of that squad met at the 50 yardline on Bobby Morrow Stadium, it was as if they had been transported …

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Kids found with live rounds

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Live bullet casings found in the possession of several Landrum Elementary School students on Thursday were traced back to a nearby park, where dirt had been imported from the local police department’s shooting range, San Benito school and city officials said. San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. …

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Freddy Fender Humanitarian Award recipients announced

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS The South Texas Adult Resource and Training (START) Center announced the 2011 Freddy Fender Humanitarian Award recipients Friday at the Freddy Fender Museum in San Benito. The Freddy Fender Humanitarian Awards is an annual fundraiser for the START Center and is designated for those who through various forms …

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George Hill slated to attend anti-bullying rally

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By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Cindy Clayborn, the Miller Jordan Middle School Science Dean who’s working to bring professional basketball players to her campus in hopes of attending an anti-bullying rally said on Friday that George Hill may in fact attend. Hill, formerly of the San Antonio Spurs and recent acquisition of the Indiana …

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Madelyn Victoria enjoys strong showing at EP release party

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS Madelyn Victoria Vallejo is a small town girl with a heart bigger than Texas. In agreement are the hundreds of friends, family, and fans who headed for Wink’s Saloon, Grill, and Roping Arena outside Brownsville as boots hit the dance floor when Madelyn Victoria (stage name) took …

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’Hounds ground Falcons, 34-14

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By CRISTINA M. GARCIA Special to the NEWS The Los Fresno Falcons might have been predicted to be a team at the top of the 32-5A leader board by some Rio Grande Valley football enthusiasts, but the Bobby Morrow Stadium scoreboard Friday night showcased the San Benito Greyhounds’ win against the favorites not to mention …

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Rio Hondo stomps Red Ants, 55-8

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By STACEY GONZALEZ Special to the NEWS PROGRESO – The Rio Hondo Bobcats showed no mercy setting foot in Red Ant Stadium last night. Ending the game 55-8, the Bobcats solidity against the Progreso Red Ants worked in their favor. With their first district win now under their belt, the ’Cats (4-2 overall, 1-0 in …

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Veterans War Memorial restrictions approved

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By JOE BOCANEGRA Special to the NEWS Tuesday evening, the San Benito City Commission approved an ordinance that would restrict citizens from holding political demonstrations and picketing within the walls of the San Benito Veterans War Memorial, this as much debate has circulated between citizens, local veterans and members of the Veterans Advisory Board. In …

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